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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,396.90, 24,007.61 and 9,438.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,396.90, 24,007.61 and 9,438.95 is: 13,025.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396.90 : 24,007.61 = 9,438.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396.90/24,007.61 = 9,438.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396.90x = 24,007.61 × 9,438.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396.90x = 226,606,463.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,606,463.18/17,396.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,025.68

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